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		Prov 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues them, But the righteous are as bold as a lion. [Lev 26:17, 36; Ps 53:5]
		Prov 28:2 When a land does wrong, it has many princes, But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
		Prov 28:3 A poor man who oppresses and exploits the lowly Is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food. [Matt 18:28]
		Prov 28:4 Those who set aside the law [of God and man] praise the wicked, But those who keep the law [of God and man] struggle with them. [Prov 29:18]
		Prov 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, But they who long for and seek the LORD understand it fully. [John 7:17; 1 Cor 2:15; 1 John 2:20, 27]
		Prov 28:6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked and two-faced though he is rich. [Prov 19:1]
		Prov 28:7 He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
		Prov 28:8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury (excessive interest) Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. [Job 27:16, 17; Prov 13:22; Eccl 2:26]
		Prov 28:9 He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man], Even his prayer is repulsive [to God]. [Ps 66:18; 109:7; Prov 15:8; Zech 7:11]
		Prov 28:10 He who leads the upright astray on an evil path Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.
		Prov 28:11 The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes, But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.
		Prov 28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration; But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.
		Prov 28:13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy. [Ps 32:3, 5; 1 John 1:8-10]
		Prov 28:14 Blessed and favored by God is the man who fears [sin and its consequence] at all times, But he who hardens his heart [and is determined to sin] will fall into disaster.
		Prov 28:15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
		Prov 28:16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days], But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.
		Prov 28:17 A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood (murder) Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him or give him refuge.
		Prov 28:18 He who walks blamelessly and uprightly will be kept safe, But he who is crooked (perverse) will suddenly fall.
		Prov 28:19 He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows worthless people and frivolous pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
		Prov 28:20 A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings, But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished. [Prov 13:11; 20:21; 23:4; 1 Tim 6:9]
		Prov 28:21 To have regard for one person over another and to show favoritism is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
		Prov 28:22 He who has an evil and envious eye hurries to be rich And does not know that poverty will come upon him. [Prov 21:5; 28:20]
		Prov 28:23 He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.
		Prov 28:24 He who robs his father or his mother And says, "This is no sin," Is [not only a thief but also] the companion of a man who destroys.
		Prov 28:25 An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be blessed and prosper.
		Prov 28:26 He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool, But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued. [James 1:5]
		Prov 28:27 He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses. [Deut 15:7; Prov 19:17; 22:9]
		Prov 28:28 When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves; But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great. [Prov 28:12]

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